Finding romantic love is not the only way to stave o! loneliness, but it is certainly a great place to start for singles who long for that type of connection. Rhode Island is fortunate enough to have a professional, personalized matchmaker who makes the daunting prospect of finding love over 40 enjoyable, dignified and most of all – selective. Debra L’Heureux at Get Ready to Date in Barrington has, for over 20 years, understood the benefits of finding a suitable match – not the least of which is potentially living a longer, healthier life. And, the world is finally catching on.
In April of 2023, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy penned an op-ed for the New York Times declaring loneliness an epidemic in America. He tells us that at least half of us will experience a sense of isolation and loneliness in our lifetime and that this condition brings on not only a sense of the blues, but can increase our risk of heart disease, dementia and stroke. The American health leader is not alone in his assessment. In 2018, the UK established the post of Minister for loneliness, Japan followed suit with a 2023 bill promoting support for citizens experiencing social isolation and in April of this year, the European Union held it’s first-ever high-level meeting to discuss loneliness from a variety of perspectives.
There are many factors that have contributed to this modern experience of isolation: unaddressed mental health issues, the increased dependence on virtual social interaction and, of course, the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 to name a few.
Since the reasons behind feelings of loneliness can manifest from a variety of causes, mental health professionals from around the world are taking a broad approach to tackling this malady with a variety of results. But one thing is clear: loneliness is a problem that is not going away any time soon.
One doesn’t need a scientific study to know that dating over 40 is challenging, and that online dating often leads to frustration and disappointment. Get Ready to Date offers a personalized matchmaking service that emphasizes deeper connections through in-person interviews and this is vitally important for something as sensitive as meeting new people and finding true love.
So, whether you are widowed, divorced or simply ready to put the single life in the rear view mirror, Get Ready to Date should top your to-do list this holiday season. For a complimentary, confidential consultation call Debra at 401-289-0900.
